Medical News Today daily newsletter - 11 April 2014

How do our brains differentiate information about places and faces?
http://mnt.to/l/4mJYNeuroscientists investigate 'object-based attention,' which allows us to pick a face we recognize out of a crowd, and find it is produced by three synchronized brain regions.

Female drinkers face greater risks to their health from alcohol consumption
http://mnt.to/l/4mGWThe increased risk of death associated with alcohol intake is not the same for men and women. A study that compared the amount of alcohol consumed and death from all causes among nearly 2.

HIV/STI prevention: the double whammy of multiple sex partners and drinking
http://mnt.to/l/4mGkThe cartoon character Homer J. Simpson once said "Alcohol: The source of, and solution to, all of life's problems.

Improving cognition later in life through physical activity
http://mnt.to/l/4mGZPhysical activity in midlife seems to protect from dementia in old age, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland.

Innovative, coordinated brain care could save billions of health care dollars
http://mnt.to/l/4mGbStudies have shown that a new patient and caregiver centered model of innovative, coordinated brain care for older adults improves health outcomes and quality of care for those with cognitive...

Breastfeeding while on antidepressants: 'benefits outweigh risks'
http://mnt.to/l/4mJSThough women who breastfeed are typically warned that medications can enter breast milk, new research suggests the benefits of remaining on antidepressants outweigh the risks.

Psychological distress frequently experienced by civilians working with military in war zones
http://mnt.to/l/4mGXThe punishing psychological toll endured by military personnel in war zones has been extensively documented for years by researchers, perhaps more than ever in the wake of recent military...

Rapid antidepressant effect in depression achieved with intranasal ketamine
http://mnt.to/l/4mGnA research team from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai published the first controlled evidence showing that an intranasal ketamine spray conferred an unusually rapid antidepressant...

Research linked to stress in mice confirms blood-brain comparison is valid
http://mnt.to/l/4mGmJohns Hopkins researchers say they have confirmed suspicions that DNA modifications found in the blood of mice exposed to high levels of stress hormone - and showing signs of anxiety - are...

During prenatal brain development lipid levels impact autism
http://mnt.to/l/4mGjIn a groundbreaking York University study, researchers have found that abnormal levels of lipid molecules in the brain can affect the interaction between two key neural pathways in early...

New target in flu virus may open route to better drugs
http://mnt.to/l/4mJdThe influenza A virus produces a protein that manages to outwit the body's natural defenses. Blocking it offers a route to new flu drugs, say the researchers who discovered it.

How does the 'kissing disease' replicate itself?
http://mnt.to/l/4mJ4Researchers have discovered how Epstein-Barr virus takes over cells, allowing the virus to make a copy of itself - a finding that could produce drug targets.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder may reflect a propensity for bad habits
http://mnt.to/l/4mJ2Two new studies published in Biological Psychiatry shed light on the propensity for habit formation in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Researchers demonstrates advantages of the HOPE fixation strategy
http://mnt.to/l/4mG8A new way of preparing patient tissue for analyses might soon become the new standard.

Team solves decades-old mystery of how cells keep from bursting
http://mnt.to/l/4mCDA team led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) has identified a long-sought protein that facilitates one of the most basic functions of cells: regulating their volume to...

Phase 3 results announced for paediatric study of investigational therapy Eloctate<sup>(TM)</sup> for haemophilia A
http://mnt.to/l/4mJ7Biogen Idec and Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (Sobi) have released positive top-line results of the Kids A-LONG Phase 3 clinical study that evaluated the safety and efficacy of Eloctate(TM), an...

Newly invented hydrogel may help 'nuanced' healing of surgical wounds
http://mnt.to/l/4mHhSynthetic collagen invented at Rice University may help wounds heal by directing the natural clotting of blood.

Potential target identified to combat muscle wasting
http://mnt.to/l/4mH3The pathological atrophy of skeletal muscle is a serious biomedical problem for which no effective treatment is currently available.

Tumor growth can be spurred by breast cancer cell subpopulation cooperation
http://mnt.to/l/4mGcSubpopulations of breast cancer cells sometimes cooperate to aid tumor growth, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers, who believe that understanding the relationship between...

Study unlocks secrets of breast tissue
http://mnt.to/l/4mG9A unique population of microbes in the female breast may lay the groundwork for understanding how this bacterial community contributes to health and disease, according to a new study out of...

Copper starvation could be promising treatment for some cancers
http://mnt.to/l/4mJcResearchers who found some cancers caused by a mutation in the BRAF gene need copper to fuel tumor growth, suggest they may be treatable with drugs that block copper absorption.

Targeting cancer's thirst for copper
http://mnt.to/l/4mGNDrugs used to block copper absorption for a rare genetic condition may find an additional use as a treatment for certain types of cancer, researchers at Duke Medicine report.

Cancer drug targets opened by kinesin-5 structure
http://mnt.to/l/4mGgThe structure of a key part of the machinery that allows cells to divide has been identified by researchers at the University of California, Davis -- opening new possibilities for throwing a...

A U.S. first - new technology allows full-body MRI for pacemaker patient
http://mnt.to/l/4mHNProvidence Saint Joseph Medical Center is the first hospital in the nation to conduct an MRI scan of a patient implanted with a new MRI-compatible pacemaker - a breakthrough because metal...

30-day survival measurement may be related to spike in postoperative cardiac surgery deaths
http://mnt.to/l/4mHgAnalyzing a national database of hospital inpatient records, a team of researchers reports an expected spike in mortality six days after cardiac surgery, but also a more surprising and...

Risks from refrigerant in cars may outweigh the benefits
http://mnt.to/l/4mGYThe refrigerant R1234yf is being considered for use in air conditioning systems in cars.

TOPCAT trial results show spironolactone did not reduce primary outcome, but did reduce hospitalizations for heart failure
http://mnt.to/l/4mGRFindings from the Treatment of Preserved Cardiac Function Heart Failure with an Aldosterone Antagonist (TOPCAT) trial, have revealed that adding the medication known as spironolactone...

Innovative, coordinated brain care could save billions of health care dollars
http://mnt.to/l/4mGbStudies have shown that a new patient and caregiver centered model of innovative, coordinated brain care for older adults improves health outcomes and quality of care for those with cognitive...

Moffitt Cancer Center begins Phase I clinical trial of new immunotherapy
http://mnt.to/l/4mHqMoffitt Cancer Center has initiated a phase I clinical trial for a new immunotherapy drug, ID-G305, made by Immune Design.

Cancer drug targets opened by kinesin-5 structure
http://mnt.to/l/4mGgThe structure of a key part of the machinery that allows cells to divide has been identified by researchers at the University of California, Davis -- opening new possibilities for throwing a...

Oxidative damage to neurons alleviated by polysaccharides from Angelica sinensis
http://mnt.to/l/4mH9According to traditional Chinese medicine, the roles of Angelica sinensis correlate with tonifying the blood and promoting its circulation.

Translating Innovations in Diabetes Drug Development, 17-19 November 2014, Londonâ¨
http://mnt.to/l/4mJVTranslating Innovations in Diabetes Drug Development is being held on the 17-19 November 2014 in London, United KingdomThe global diabetes market is projected to double from $32bn to...

4th Edition Strategic Alliance Management for Pharma16-18 June 2014, Barcelona
http://mnt.to/l/4mJR
4th Edition Strategic Alliance Management for Pharma is being held on the 16-18 June 2014 at the Avenida Palace Hotel Barcelona, SpainThe pharmaceutical industry is under immense...

Rapid antidepressant effect in depression achieved with intranasal ketamine
http://mnt.to/l/4mGnA research team from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai published the first controlled evidence showing that an intranasal ketamine spray conferred an unusually rapid antidepressant...

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** DERMATOLOGY News **

Newly invented hydrogel may help 'nuanced' healing of surgical wounds
http://mnt.to/l/4mHhSynthetic collagen invented at Rice University may help wounds heal by directing the natural clotting of blood.

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** DIABETES News **

Translating Innovations in Diabetes Drug Development, 17-19 November 2014, Londonâ¨
http://mnt.to/l/4mJVTranslating Innovations in Diabetes Drug Development is being held on the 17-19 November 2014 in London, United KingdomThe global diabetes market is projected to double from $32bn to...

Proteomics International biomarker study moves closer to a CDx test for diabetic kidney disease
http://mnt.to/l/4mJ9Drug discovery company Proteomics International has completed an important milestone towards the development of a companion diagnostic (CDx) test with the validation of several of its protein...

Potential target identified to combat muscle wasting
http://mnt.to/l/4mH3The pathological atrophy of skeletal muscle is a serious biomedical problem for which no effective treatment is currently available.

Consuming high-calorie foods may lead to brown fat cell 'whitening'
http://mnt.to/l/4mGVBoston University researchers have learned new information about the consequences of overeating high-calorie foods.

Protein identified in fat and liver cells that can be altered to increase energy expenditure could lead to new obesity treatment
http://mnt.to/l/4mGQBy manipulating a biochemical process that underlies cells' energy-burning abilities, investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have made a novel discovery that could lead to...

Lab-grown nostril and vagina constructed with similar techniques
http://mnt.to/l/4mHbScientists have engineered human cartilage for nostril reconstruction, while another team has grown artificial vaginas - both procedures used cells from the patients' own bodies.

Study questions safety thresholds for hormone-disrupting chemicals
http://mnt.to/l/4mJTCurrent human safety levels for exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals are based on studies of rodent models. But new research has now questioned the accuracy of this method.

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** FERTILITY News **

Are babies who wake to breastfeed at night trying to delay the birth of a sibling?
http://mnt.to/l/4mHdIn a new article published online in the journal Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health, Professor David Haig argues that infants that wake frequently at night to breastfeed are delaying the...

New target in flu virus may open route to better drugs
http://mnt.to/l/4mJdThe influenza A virus produces a protein that manages to outwit the body's natural defenses. Blocking it offers a route to new flu drugs, say the researchers who discovered it.

Researchers find that influenza has an Achilles' Heel
http://mnt.to/l/4mHQFlu epidemics cause up to half a million deaths worldwide each year, and emerging strains continually threaten to spread to humans and cause even deadlier pandemics.

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** GENETICS News **

How does the 'kissing disease' replicate itself?
http://mnt.to/l/4mJ4Researchers have discovered how Epstein-Barr virus takes over cells, allowing the virus to make a copy of itself - a finding that could produce drug targets.

Targeting cancer's thirst for copper
http://mnt.to/l/4mGNDrugs used to block copper absorption for a rare genetic condition may find an additional use as a treatment for certain types of cancer, researchers at Duke Medicine report.

New technique using DNA data could help doctors treat MRSA
http://mnt.to/l/4mGLA team of scientists led by the University of Bath has developed a new technique to predict the toxicity of an MRSA infection from its DNA sequence.

International debate on genetically modified crops
http://mnt.to/l/4mGsOne of the world's most contentious food issues - Genetically Modified (GM) crops - was debated by some of the world's leading authorities on the subject at Queen's University Belfast.

Research linked to stress in mice confirms blood-brain comparison is valid
http://mnt.to/l/4mGmJohns Hopkins researchers say they have confirmed suspicions that DNA modifications found in the blood of mice exposed to high levels of stress hormone - and showing signs of anxiety - are...

Tumor growth can be spurred by breast cancer cell subpopulation cooperation
http://mnt.to/l/4mGcSubpopulations of breast cancer cells sometimes cooperate to aid tumor growth, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers, who believe that understanding the relationship between...

Research targets Parkinson's, Huntington's, other proteasomal diseases
http://mnt.to/l/4mG7Synthetic genetic circuitry created by researchers at Rice University is helping them see, for the first time, how to regulate cell mechanisms that degrade the misfolded proteins implicated in...

Malpractice and other insurance costs could change with Affordable Care Act
http://mnt.to/l/4mGrThe expansion of health insurance accomplished under the Affordable Care Act may alter costs for several major types of liability insurance, although any such changes are likely to be modest...

Consuming high-calorie foods may lead to brown fat cell 'whitening'
http://mnt.to/l/4mGVBoston University researchers have learned new information about the consequences of overeating high-calorie foods.

TOPCAT trial results show spironolactone did not reduce primary outcome, but did reduce hospitalizations for heart failure
http://mnt.to/l/4mGRFindings from the Treatment of Preserved Cardiac Function Heart Failure with an Aldosterone Antagonist (TOPCAT) trial, have revealed that adding the medication known as spironolactone...

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** HIV / AIDS News **

HIV/STI prevention: the double whammy of multiple sex partners and drinking
http://mnt.to/l/4mGkThe cartoon character Homer J. Simpson once said "Alcohol: The source of, and solution to, all of life's problems.

Research targets Parkinson's, Huntington's, other proteasomal diseases
http://mnt.to/l/4mG7Synthetic genetic circuitry created by researchers at Rice University is helping them see, for the first time, how to regulate cell mechanisms that degrade the misfolded proteins implicated in...

A good patient-clinician relationship can improve health outcomes
http://mnt.to/l/4mGPA meta-analysis of studies that investigated measures designed to improve health professionals' interactions with patients confirms that such efforts can produce health effects just as...

Researchers find that influenza has an Achilles' Heel
http://mnt.to/l/4mHQFlu epidemics cause up to half a million deaths worldwide each year, and emerging strains continually threaten to spread to humans and cause even deadlier pandemics.

Moffitt Cancer Center begins Phase I clinical trial of new immunotherapy
http://mnt.to/l/4mHqMoffitt Cancer Center has initiated a phase I clinical trial for a new immunotherapy drug, ID-G305, made by Immune Design.

New target in flu virus may open route to better drugs
http://mnt.to/l/4mJdThe influenza A virus produces a protein that manages to outwit the body's natural defenses. Blocking it offers a route to new flu drugs, say the researchers who discovered it.

How does the 'kissing disease' replicate itself?
http://mnt.to/l/4mJ4Researchers have discovered how Epstein-Barr virus takes over cells, allowing the virus to make a copy of itself - a finding that could produce drug targets.

MRF Meningococcus Genome Library aids development of new typing test for meningococcal bacteria
http://mnt.to/l/4mH8New research published in PLoS ONE has used data from the Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) Meningococcus...

Study unlocks secrets of breast tissue
http://mnt.to/l/4mG9A unique population of microbes in the female breast may lay the groundwork for understanding how this bacterial community contributes to health and disease, according to a new study out of...

Researchers demonstrates advantages of the HOPE fixation strategy
http://mnt.to/l/4mG8A new way of preparing patient tissue for analyses might soon become the new standard.

Can you beat jet lag with a smartphone app?
http://mnt.to/l/4mFPThose of us who have been on long-haul flights will have endured jet lag. Now, researchers have created a smartphone app that they say can help travelers quickly overcome it.

Malpractice and other insurance costs could change with Affordable Care Act
http://mnt.to/l/4mGrThe expansion of health insurance accomplished under the Affordable Care Act may alter costs for several major types of liability insurance, although any such changes are likely to be modest...

Report reveals new hepatitis C treatments will require patient-centric adherence support
http://mnt.to/l/4mHfThe arrival of new oral drugs for treatment of hepatitis C will dramatically shift the landscape of therapy from being physician-driven to patient-led, raising questions about best practices...

Treatment-resistant leukemias may be vulnerable to experimental drug
http://mnt.to/l/4mGfResearch in mice and human cell lines has identified an experimental compound dubbed TTT-3002 as potentially one of the most potent drugs available to block genetic mutations in cancer cells...

Proteomics International biomarker study moves closer to a CDx test for diabetic kidney disease
http://mnt.to/l/4mJ9Drug discovery company Proteomics International has completed an important milestone towards the development of a companion diagnostic (CDx) test with the validation of several of its protein...

A U.S. first - new technology allows full-body MRI for pacemaker patient
http://mnt.to/l/4mHNProvidence Saint Joseph Medical Center is the first hospital in the nation to conduct an MRI scan of a patient implanted with a new MRI-compatible pacemaker - a breakthrough because metal...

MRF Meningococcus Genome Library aids development of new typing test for meningococcal bacteria
http://mnt.to/l/4mH8New research published in PLoS ONE has used data from the Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) Meningococcus...

Can you beat jet lag with a smartphone app?
http://mnt.to/l/4mFPThose of us who have been on long-haul flights will have endured jet lag. Now, researchers have created a smartphone app that they say can help travelers quickly overcome it.

Copper starvation could be promising treatment for some cancers
http://mnt.to/l/4mJcResearchers who found some cancers caused by a mutation in the BRAF gene need copper to fuel tumor growth, suggest they may be treatable with drugs that block copper absorption.

Moffitt Cancer Center begins Phase I clinical trial of new immunotherapy
http://mnt.to/l/4mHqMoffitt Cancer Center has initiated a phase I clinical trial for a new immunotherapy drug, ID-G305, made by Immune Design.

Dabrafenib assessed in comparison with vemurafenib: no added benefit
http://mnt.to/l/4mH5Results from indirect comparison did not allow any reliable conclusionsDabrafenib (trade name: Tafinlar) has been approved since August 2013 for the treatment of advanced melanoma.

Targeting cancer's thirst for copper
http://mnt.to/l/4mGNDrugs used to block copper absorption for a rare genetic condition may find an additional use as a treatment for certain types of cancer, researchers at Duke Medicine report.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder may reflect a propensity for bad habits
http://mnt.to/l/4mJ2Two new studies published in Biological Psychiatry shed light on the propensity for habit formation in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Adoption breakdown rate and the experiences of adoptive families in crisis in England
http://mnt.to/l/4mH2The most comprehensive study ever to be carried out into adoption in England has confirmed that the rate of breakdown is lower than anticipated, but it also reveals a stark picture of the...

Psychological distress frequently experienced by civilians working with military in war zones
http://mnt.to/l/4mGXThe punishing psychological toll endured by military personnel in war zones has been extensively documented for years by researchers, perhaps more than ever in the wake of recent military...

A U.S. first - new technology allows full-body MRI for pacemaker patient
http://mnt.to/l/4mHNProvidence Saint Joseph Medical Center is the first hospital in the nation to conduct an MRI scan of a patient implanted with a new MRI-compatible pacemaker - a breakthrough because metal...

New technique using DNA data could help doctors treat MRSA
http://mnt.to/l/4mGLA team of scientists led by the University of Bath has developed a new technique to predict the toxicity of an MRSA infection from its DNA sequence.

How do our brains differentiate information about places and faces?
http://mnt.to/l/4mJYNeuroscientists investigate 'object-based attention,' which allows us to pick a face we recognize out of a crowd, and find it is produced by three synchronized brain regions.

Neurofinance study confirms that financial decisions are made on an emotional basis
http://mnt.to/l/4mJ3The willingness of decision makers to take risks increases when they play games of chance with money won earlier.

Oxidative damage to neurons alleviated by polysaccharides from Angelica sinensis
http://mnt.to/l/4mH9According to traditional Chinese medicine, the roles of Angelica sinensis correlate with tonifying the blood and promoting its circulation.

During prenatal brain development lipid levels impact autism
http://mnt.to/l/4mGjIn a groundbreaking York University study, researchers have found that abnormal levels of lipid molecules in the brain can affect the interaction between two key neural pathways in early...

International debate on genetically modified crops
http://mnt.to/l/4mGsOne of the world's most contentious food issues - Genetically Modified (GM) crops - was debated by some of the world's leading authorities on the subject at Queen's University Belfast.

Improving cognition later in life through physical activity
http://mnt.to/l/4mGZPhysical activity in midlife seems to protect from dementia in old age, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland.

Consuming high-calorie foods may lead to brown fat cell 'whitening'
http://mnt.to/l/4mGVBoston University researchers have learned new information about the consequences of overeating high-calorie foods.

Protein identified in fat and liver cells that can be altered to increase energy expenditure could lead to new obesity treatment
http://mnt.to/l/4mGQBy manipulating a biochemical process that underlies cells' energy-burning abilities, investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have made a novel discovery that could lead to...

A good patient-clinician relationship can improve health outcomes
http://mnt.to/l/4mGPA meta-analysis of studies that investigated measures designed to improve health professionals' interactions with patients confirms that such efforts can produce health effects just as...

Research targets Parkinson's, Huntington's, other proteasomal diseases
http://mnt.to/l/4mG7Synthetic genetic circuitry created by researchers at Rice University is helping them see, for the first time, how to regulate cell mechanisms that degrade the misfolded proteins implicated in...

Breastfeeding while on antidepressants: 'benefits outweigh risks'
http://mnt.to/l/4mJSThough women who breastfeed are typically warned that medications can enter breast milk, new research suggests the benefits of remaining on antidepressants outweigh the risks.

Phase 3 results announced for paediatric study of investigational therapy Eloctate<sup>(TM)</sup> for haemophilia A
http://mnt.to/l/4mJ7Biogen Idec and Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (Sobi) have released positive top-line results of the Kids A-LONG Phase 3 clinical study that evaluated the safety and efficacy of Eloctate(TM), an...

Scripps Florida Scientists win grant to study how exposure to prescription pain medication in the womb affects developing brain
http://mnt.to/l/4mHJScientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have been awarded a $472,500 Cutting Edge Basic Research Award (CEBRA) by the National Institute on Drug Abuse...

Are babies who wake to breastfeed at night trying to delay the birth of a sibling?
http://mnt.to/l/4mHdIn a new article published online in the journal Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health, Professor David Haig argues that infants that wake frequently at night to breastfeed are delaying the...

Adoption breakdown rate and the experiences of adoptive families in crisis in England
http://mnt.to/l/4mH2The most comprehensive study ever to be carried out into adoption in England has confirmed that the rate of breakdown is lower than anticipated, but it also reveals a stark picture of the...

JCI: Visualizing calcium dynamics in the kidney, Characterization of an asplenic patient with disorder of sexual development
http://mnt.to/l/4mGTVisualizing calcium dynamics in the kidneyIn this issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Janos Peti-Peterdi and colleagues at the University of Southern California used multiphoton...

New technique using DNA data could help doctors treat MRSA
http://mnt.to/l/4mGLA team of scientists led by the University of Bath has developed a new technique to predict the toxicity of an MRSA infection from its DNA sequence.

Report reveals new hepatitis C treatments will require patient-centric adherence support
http://mnt.to/l/4mHfThe arrival of new oral drugs for treatment of hepatitis C will dramatically shift the landscape of therapy from being physician-driven to patient-led, raising questions about best practices...

Breastfeeding while on antidepressants: 'benefits outweigh risks'
http://mnt.to/l/4mJSThough women who breastfeed are typically warned that medications can enter breast milk, new research suggests the benefits of remaining on antidepressants outweigh the risks.

Scripps Florida Scientists win grant to study how exposure to prescription pain medication in the womb affects developing brain
http://mnt.to/l/4mHJScientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have been awarded a $472,500 Cutting Edge Basic Research Award (CEBRA) by the National Institute on Drug Abuse...

During prenatal brain development lipid levels impact autism
http://mnt.to/l/4mGjIn a groundbreaking York University study, researchers have found that abnormal levels of lipid molecules in the brain can affect the interaction between two key neural pathways in early...

Report reveals new hepatitis C treatments will require patient-centric adherence support
http://mnt.to/l/4mHfThe arrival of new oral drugs for treatment of hepatitis C will dramatically shift the landscape of therapy from being physician-driven to patient-led, raising questions about best practices...

A good patient-clinician relationship can improve health outcomes
http://mnt.to/l/4mGPA meta-analysis of studies that investigated measures designed to improve health professionals' interactions with patients confirms that such efforts can produce health effects just as...

Neurofinance study confirms that financial decisions are made on an emotional basis
http://mnt.to/l/4mJ3The willingness of decision makers to take risks increases when they play games of chance with money won earlier.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder may reflect a propensity for bad habits
http://mnt.to/l/4mJ2Two new studies published in Biological Psychiatry shed light on the propensity for habit formation in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Love is a many-faceted thing
http://mnt.to/l/4mHvRegular churchgoers, married people or those who enjoy harmonious social ties are most satisfied with their love life.

Life-space mobility, quality of life, determined by physical function and sense of autonomy in older people
http://mnt.to/l/4mH4Physical function and sense of autonomy are independent determinants of life-space mobility in older people.

Adoption breakdown rate and the experiences of adoptive families in crisis in England
http://mnt.to/l/4mH2The most comprehensive study ever to be carried out into adoption in England has confirmed that the rate of breakdown is lower than anticipated, but it also reveals a stark picture of the...

Psychological distress frequently experienced by civilians working with military in war zones
http://mnt.to/l/4mGXThe punishing psychological toll endured by military personnel in war zones has been extensively documented for years by researchers, perhaps more than ever in the wake of recent military...

Rapid antidepressant effect in depression achieved with intranasal ketamine
http://mnt.to/l/4mGnA research team from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai published the first controlled evidence showing that an intranasal ketamine spray conferred an unusually rapid antidepressant...

Research linked to stress in mice confirms blood-brain comparison is valid
http://mnt.to/l/4mGmJohns Hopkins researchers say they have confirmed suspicions that DNA modifications found in the blood of mice exposed to high levels of stress hormone - and showing signs of anxiety - are...

Innovative, coordinated brain care could save billions of health care dollars
http://mnt.to/l/4mGbStudies have shown that a new patient and caregiver centered model of innovative, coordinated brain care for older adults improves health outcomes and quality of care for those with cognitive...

Study questions safety thresholds for hormone-disrupting chemicals
http://mnt.to/l/4mJTCurrent human safety levels for exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals are based on studies of rodent models. But new research has now questioned the accuracy of this method.

Sugary drink warning labels win key legislative victory in California
http://mnt.to/l/4mHWSafety warning labels on sodas and other sugary beverages sold in California came one step closer to reality today, when the powerful Senate Health Committee approved SB 1000 on a 5-2 vote.

Risks from refrigerant in cars may outweigh the benefits
http://mnt.to/l/4mGYThe refrigerant R1234yf is being considered for use in air conditioning systems in cars.

Genkyotex's GKT137831 found to reverse fibrosis and improve survival in a model of persistent lung fibrosis
http://mnt.to/l/4mJ6Genkyotex, the leading developer of selective NOX enzyme inhibitors, has announced the publication of data showing that GKT137831, a first in class NOX1 and 4 inhibitor, was able to reverse...

Risks from refrigerant in cars may outweigh the benefits
http://mnt.to/l/4mGYThe refrigerant R1234yf is being considered for use in air conditioning systems in cars.

Genkyotex's GKT137831 found to reverse fibrosis and improve survival in a model of persistent lung fibrosis
http://mnt.to/l/4mJ6Genkyotex, the leading developer of selective NOX enzyme inhibitors, has announced the publication of data showing that GKT137831, a first in class NOX1 and 4 inhibitor, was able to reverse...

Life-space mobility, quality of life, determined by physical function and sense of autonomy in older people
http://mnt.to/l/4mH4Physical function and sense of autonomy are independent determinants of life-space mobility in older people.

Potential target identified to combat muscle wasting
http://mnt.to/l/4mH3The pathological atrophy of skeletal muscle is a serious biomedical problem for which no effective treatment is currently available.

Improving cognition later in life through physical activity
http://mnt.to/l/4mGZPhysical activity in midlife seems to protect from dementia in old age, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland.

Love is a many-faceted thing
http://mnt.to/l/4mHvRegular churchgoers, married people or those who enjoy harmonious social ties are most satisfied with their love life.

JCI: Visualizing calcium dynamics in the kidney, Characterization of an asplenic patient with disorder of sexual development
http://mnt.to/l/4mGTVisualizing calcium dynamics in the kidneyIn this issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Janos Peti-Peterdi and colleagues at the University of Southern California used multiphoton...

HIV/STI prevention: the double whammy of multiple sex partners and drinking
http://mnt.to/l/4mGkThe cartoon character Homer J. Simpson once said "Alcohol: The source of, and solution to, all of life's problems.

Are babies who wake to breastfeed at night trying to delay the birth of a sibling?
http://mnt.to/l/4mHdIn a new article published online in the journal Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health, Professor David Haig argues that infants that wake frequently at night to breastfeed are delaying the...

Can you beat jet lag with a smartphone app?
http://mnt.to/l/4mFPThose of us who have been on long-haul flights will have endured jet lag. Now, researchers have created a smartphone app that they say can help travelers quickly overcome it.

Oxidative damage to neurons alleviated by polysaccharides from Angelica sinensis
http://mnt.to/l/4mH9According to traditional Chinese medicine, the roles of Angelica sinensis correlate with tonifying the blood and promoting its circulation.

Proteomics International biomarker study moves closer to a CDx test for diabetic kidney disease
http://mnt.to/l/4mJ9Drug discovery company Proteomics International has completed an important milestone towards the development of a companion diagnostic (CDx) test with the validation of several of its protein...

JCI: Visualizing calcium dynamics in the kidney, Characterization of an asplenic patient with disorder of sexual development
http://mnt.to/l/4mGTVisualizing calcium dynamics in the kidneyIn this issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Janos Peti-Peterdi and colleagues at the University of Southern California used multiphoton...

Study questions safety thresholds for hormone-disrupting chemicals
http://mnt.to/l/4mJTCurrent human safety levels for exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals are based on studies of rodent models. But new research has now questioned the accuracy of this method.

International debate on genetically modified crops
http://mnt.to/l/4mGsOne of the world's most contentious food issues - Genetically Modified (GM) crops - was debated by some of the world's leading authorities on the subject at Queen's University Belfast.

Lab-grown nostril and vagina constructed with similar techniques
http://mnt.to/l/4mHbScientists have engineered human cartilage for nostril reconstruction, while another team has grown artificial vaginas - both procedures used cells from the patients' own bodies.

Female drinkers face greater risks to their health from alcohol consumption
http://mnt.to/l/4mGWThe increased risk of death associated with alcohol intake is not the same for men and women. A study that compared the amount of alcohol consumed and death from all causes among nearly 2.